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Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Proposals were requested from three consulting firms: SRF, Kimley Horn and Bolton & Menk. <br />All three firms responded to the Request for Proposals, are all well qualified to perform the <br />work, and proposed an experienced team to complete the project. The proposal from SRF <br />included a more thorough description for their project approach and mentioned innovative <br />concepts regarding the potential to narrow the roadway and potentially reduce construction costs. <br />SRF also provided the lowest proposed fee, although City staff does not recommend that the City <br />select design consultants based on fees. Copies of the proposals are provided in Attachment A. <br />A summary of the scoring results is provided in Attachment B <br /> <br />If the City Council wishes to proceed with the design phase to allow the project to be considered <br />shovel-ready for potential future funding opportunities, then staff recommends approving the <br />attached professional services agreement with SRF as provided in Attachment C. City staff has <br />concluded that SRF is capable of successfully completing the project based on their history with <br />similar projects with Minneapolis, St. Paul and Three Rivers Park District. <br /> <br />Budget Impact <br /> <br />A preliminary estimate of the total project cost for the Mounds View High School Trail project is <br />provided below. Project funding would be derived from the City’s PIR fund and trail grant <br />funding to be secured in the future. <br /> <br />Project Construction: $ 1,235,000 <br />Easement Acquisition: $ 125,000 <br />Environmental Permitting: $ 20,000 <br />Engineering Design: $ 90,000 <br />Construction Management/Testing: $ 135,000 <br />Construction Contingency: $ 40,000 <br />City Administration/Legal: $ 55,000 <br />Total $ 1,700,000 <br /> <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />Attachment A: MVHS Trail Proposals <br />Attachment B: Proposal Scores <br />Attachment C: Proposed Professional Service Agreement with SRF <br />